Saied claimed his move sought to rectify Tunisia's political path and a dysfunctional parliament. Tunisia's political strife has also exacerbated the crisis in the economy, which has been weakened further by the impact of the war in Ukraine on wheat supplies and commodity prices. Donor organisations therefore have a responsibility to support civil society by focusing on projects that will help advance fundamental (non-superficial) democratic values and norms. This will empower Tunisia's civil society to build the vision and mechanisms to guide a new generation of democratic believers. The survival of Tunisia's democracy is key to any hopes for democratic governance in the Arab world.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 17, 2022 05:10 UTC